Shirley Keller

Shirley C. Keller, age 86, of Platteville, formerly of Kenosha, died Monday, July 13, 2015, at Manor Care in Platteville, with her family by her side. Shirley was born on March 5, 1929 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Clemons & Minnie (Meyer) Paasch. She attended local area schools. Shirley married LaVerne "Jack" Keller in 1947. They later divorced. Shirley worked at Cooper's, now Jockey, and as a crossing guard. She moved to Platteville in 1982. In Platteville she bartended at Jobie's Tap and worked at Dick's Bakery.

Shirley is survived by a son, Terry (Nora) of Kenosha; her grandchildren, Justin Keller of Kenosha, Vickie (Max) Mejia of Texas, Corinne Keller of Longmont, CO, & Erin (John) Yates of Kenosha; great-grandchildren, J.T. & Charlie Mejia, Gage Keller, and Troy & Grant Yates; a sister, June Keller of Kenosha; a daughter-in-law, Rose Keller of Wild Rose; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry; her parents; a brother, Donald; and a brother in infancy, Joseph.

Visitation was be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville. Private burial was in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI, on July 17, 2015. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Platteville is assisting the family.